Saturday, February 25, 2012

"The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs" How One Artist Is Pushing Apple to Change

"The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs" How One Artist Is Pushing Apple to Change: "Mike Daisey's one-man show has galvanized public opinion against the electronic giant's labor practices.

If you would seek proof of that famous Margaret Mead adage: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” look at what’s happening as more and more people protest Apple Inc.’s labor practices in China.

Take it one step further: if you should ever doubt the impact a solitary artist can have against injustice, meet Mike Daisey...."

4 comments:

MotivatedinOhio said...

People are killing themselves because of the conditions there.  It needs dealt with.

Underground Politics said...

It really does. It needs dealt with there and everywhere else those working conditions are found.

MotivatedinOhio said...

We need to make laws, that prohibit items made under these conditions from entering the U.S.

Underground Politics said...

That would be pretty awesome.